Sandoval County

Sandoval County is the fastest-growing county in New Mexico, encompassing 3,700 square miles of diverse geography and a population of approximately 155,000 people. Sandoval County includes the incorporated municipalities of Bernalillo, Cuba, Corrales, Jemez Springs, Rio Rancho, San Ysidro, the Town of Cochiti Lake, numerous unincorporated communities, and all or portions of 12 Indian Pueblos and Tribal Nations. The county’s goals include supporting sustainable growth, attracting diverse investment, and improving the quality of life for residents. Sandoval County has a rich history of Native cultures that create a modern vibrant cultural experience. The regions proximity to numerous landmarks and historic sites as well world class outdoor experiences and natural environments offer residents and visitors alike unique experiences and perspectives with the County’s aim to highlight and enhance these attributes. In recent years, Sandoval County has become a Class A county and has won multiple awards as recently as 2023 for the Audit and Accountability Large County Award, a recent A1 Bond ratings upgrade, a New Mexico Grown Chile Blossom Award, the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Award, and the county celebrated 120 years as an official County of New Mexico in 2023.